What is Appropriation?

What is Appropriation?

Appropriations definition is "Taking an object or text from one context and using it in another context. The process can allow new insights into the original text or object and emphasise contextual differences. Appropriation also gives extra insight into the newly created or used text or object. Texts can be appropriated for a range of purposes, including satirical criticism, consideration of existing ideas in a new context and exploration of cultural assumptions.",(According to NSW English Syllabus). I think this means that an appropriation is something that is based on something else but is changed to suit a new or different audience.
There have been many appropriations of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet over the centuries, two popular versions are Baz Luhrmann's version and Gnomeo and Juliet. Both of these appropriations are based on the original Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare.The two are completely different, one set in 1990's Verona Beach and another an animated version set in two gardens with gnomes playing the characters. Baz Luhrmann's appropriation of Romeo and Juliet is much different to Shakespeare's  as he basses it in modern day America. Luhrmann replaces swords with guns and horses with swords, representing gang warfare. Meanwhile Gnomeo and Juliet is also much different to Shakespeare's using garden tools for swords and lawn mowers for fighting, but still keeps the main storyline.